About Life of Brian
- Released on August 17, 1979
- Comedy
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.
Full Cast of Life of Brian
Graham Chapman
plays Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus
John Cleese
plays Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur
Terry Gilliam
plays Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee
Eric Idle
plays Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee
Terry Jones
plays Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant
Michael Palin
plays Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
Terence Bayler
plays Gregory
Carol Cleveland
plays Mrs. Gregory
Kenneth Colley
plays Jesus
Neil Innes
plays A Weedy Samaritan
Charles McKeown
plays False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig
John Young
plays Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath
Gwen Taylor
plays Mrs. Big Nose
Sue Jones-Davies
plays Judith Iscariot
John Case
plays Pilate's Wife
Chris Langham
plays Alfonso / Giggling Guard
Andrew MacLachlan
plays Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Bernard McKenna
plays Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard
Spike Milligan
plays Spike
George Harrison
plays Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited)
Charles Knode
plays Passer-by (uncredited)
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